2-57. Religious support in DSCA requires special attention from the command. Military ministry teams deploy during DSCA missions to provide religious support to authorized DOD personnel. In this context, authorized DOD personnel are defined as military members, their families, and other authorized DOD civilians (both assigned and contracted as determined by the joint force commander). Laws implementing the Establishment Clause of the Constitution of the United States generally prohibit chaplains from providing religious services to the civilian population. However, following certain rare and catastrophic events, local and state capabilities of all types (including spiritual care) could become overwhelmed. In these situations, unit ministry teams could serve as liaisons to nongovernmental organizations (including faith based organizations) when directed by the joint force commander. In addition, the primary supported agency, in coordination with local and state authorities, could request federal military chaplains to provide care and counseling or informational services to persons not affiliated with DOD. Commitment requires meeting four criteria known as the four prong test (see JG 1-05 for additional guidance):